Pure Encouragement Podcast

Attack your day with strength by using this powerful morning prayer to overcome anxiety. This short 6-minute prayer will strengthen your soul to win the day and live victoriously over fear, worry, and anxious thoughts. As a follower Jesus, no matter what circumstances come your way, the Living God is with you!MORE FROM PURE ENCOURAGEMENTWant to Submit a Question to be Answered on a Future Podcast? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Take the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠30 Day Identity Challenge ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠6 Week Confidence Journal ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to build your confidence and train spirituallyFree Resource:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Identity in Christ Statements⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resource: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Deep Dive on Anger and Forgiveness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resource: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Help! I Need Confidence Video⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resource: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Help! I'm in a Slump Video⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Pure Encouragement on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MORE ABOUT PURE ENCOURAGEMENT

Attack your day with confidence and strength by getting your eyes fixated on the Lord, remembering His mighty deeds, and by standing in the truth of who you are in Christ. This short prayer will strengthen your soul to win the day. As a follower Jesus, no matter what you face in life, you can confidently say, "In You Lord, I am Strong!"MORE FROM PURE ENCOURAGEMENTWant to Submit a Question to be Answered on a Future Podcast? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠Take the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠30 Day Identity Challenge ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get the ⁠⁠⁠⁠6 Week Confidence Journal ⁠⁠⁠⁠to build your confidence and train spirituallyFree Resource:⁠⁠⁠⁠ Identity in Christ Statements⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resource: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Deep Dive on Anger and Forgiveness⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resource: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Help! I Need Confidence Video⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resource: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Help! I'm in a Slump Video⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Pure Encouragement on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MORE ABOUT PURE ENCOURAGEMENT

Attack your day with confidence and strength by getting your eyes fixated on the Lord, remembering His mighty deeds, and by standing in the truth of who you are in Christ. This short prayer will strengthen your soul to win the day. As a follower Jesus, you are more than a conqueror through Christ!MORE FROM PURE ENCOURAGEMENTWant to Submit a Question to be Answered on a Future Podcast? ⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠Take the ⁠⁠⁠⁠30 Day Identity Challenge ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get the ⁠⁠⁠6 Week Confidence Journal ⁠⁠⁠to build your confidence and train spirituallyFree Resource:⁠⁠⁠ Identity in Christ Statements⁠⁠⁠Free Resource: ⁠⁠⁠Deep Dive on Anger and Forgiveness⁠⁠⁠Free Resource: ⁠⁠⁠Help! I Need Confidence Video⁠⁠⁠Free Resource: ⁠⁠⁠Help! I'm in a Slump Video⁠⁠⁠Follow Pure Encouragement on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MORE ABOUT PURE ENCOURAGEMENT

Are you ready to live a confident, victorious life in Christ?Use this episode to attack your day with strength as you stand in the truth of who God declares you to be. You are more than a conqueror through Christ who loves you!MORE FROM PURE ENCOURAGEMENTWant to Submit a Question to be Answered on a Future Episode? ⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠Take the ⁠⁠⁠30 Day Identity Challenge ⁠⁠⁠Get the ⁠⁠6 Week Confidence Journal ⁠⁠to build your confidence and train spirituallyFree Resource:⁠⁠ Identity in Christ Statements⁠⁠Free Resource: ⁠⁠Deep Dive on Anger and Forgiveness⁠⁠Free Resource: ⁠⁠Help! I Need Confidence Video⁠⁠Free Resource: ⁠⁠Help! I'm in a Slump Video⁠⁠Follow Pure Encouragement on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MORE ABOUT PURE ENCOURAGEMENT

Jesus gave us a clear command in Matthew 28: “Go and make disciples of all nations.” But what does that actually look like in everyday life?In this episode, we explore practical, lived-out ways to walk in obedience to that call, learning how to live a confident, victorious life in Christ as a disciple maker. This isn’t an exhaustive list or a formula, but a collection of lessons learned through years of wrestling, growing, and practicing intentional faith.You’ll be encouraged and equipped to reach the people God has already placed in your life, your neighbors, family, friends, coworkers, and teammates, by living from conviction, not pressure, and from confidence, not fear.Recorded at the Tuesday Table with Influencers Bakersfield, this message comes from a ministry that has deeply shaped the speaker’s own walk with Christ and continues to help men and women grow in an intimate, abiding relationship with Jesus.This episode is all about stepping into the harvest field with clarity, courage, and faithfulness, learning how to live out the Great Commission in real life.SHOW NOTESWant to Submit a Question for Future Episode? ⁠Click Here⁠Take the ⁠⁠30 Day Identity Challenge ⁠⁠Get the ⁠6 Week Confidence Journal ⁠to build your confidence and train spirituallyFree Resource:⁠ Identity in Christ Statements⁠Free Resource: ⁠Deep Dive on Anger and Forgiveness⁠Free Resource: ⁠Help! I Need Confidence Video⁠Free Resource: ⁠Help! I'm in a Slump Video⁠Follow Pure Encouragement on ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠MORE ABOUT PURE ENCOURAGEMENT

In this Question & Answer session, Gary Steffes tackles real, honest questions about winning with confidence, walking in forgiveness, living from your identity in Christ, and sharing your faith with people who aren’t interested in God. This episode is practical, Scripture-rooted, and encouraging—designed to help you live a confident, victorious life in Christ. SHOW NOTESWant to Submit a Question for Future Episode? Click HereTake the ⁠30 Day Identity Challenge ⁠Get the 6 Week Confidence Journal to build your confidence and train spirituallyFree Resource: Identity in Christ StatementsFree Resource: Deep Dive on Anger and ForgivenessFree Resource: Help! I Need Confidence VideoFree Resource: Help! I'm in a Slump VideoFollow Pure Encouragement on Instagram | YouTube⁠⁠MORE ABOUT PURE ENCOURAGEMENT

In this powerful roundtable discussion, Gary Steffes, Josh Sherley, and Brad Newburg do a deep dive into Identity in Christ—what it truly means, why it matters, and how it shapes the way we live every day.What does Scripture say about who you are in Christ? How does understanding your identity impact anxiety, stress, fear, and the pressure to perform? Can living from God’s truth actually bring freedom and peace?Together, the guys unpack these questions with honesty, biblical insight, and real-life application. They also respond to thoughtful questions from the national community. If you’re longing to break free from false beliefs and live victoriously in who God says you are, this conversation is for you.SHOW NOTESTake the 30 Day Identity Challenge Watch the Interview on YouTube⁠MORE ABOUT PURE ENCOURAGEMENT

In this powerful interview, we sit down with NHL legend Garry Unger—known for his ironman streak, relentless drive, and unforgettable presence on the ice. But beyond the records and the fame is a deeper story: one of identity, transformation, and eternal purpose.Garry opens up about his journey to the NHL, the sacrifices and perseverance that shaped his career, and the unexpected moments that led him to a life-changing faith in Jesus Christ. He shares candidly about what it was like to live out his faith in a world that often pulled him in the opposite direction.Whether you’re a hockey fan, a believer seeking encouragement, or someone exploring stories of real-life transformation, this conversation will challenge, inspire, and strengthen you.Listen in as Garry Unger reminds us what it means to pursue excellence, stand firm in faith, and live a life that leaves a legacy.SHOW NOTESWatch the Interview on YouTubeGarry Unger NHL CareerGarry Unger in NHL Record BookMORE ABOUT PURE ENCOURAGEMENT

Do you need confidence as a Christian athlete and you don't know where to start?This six-minute video will strengthen you to gain true confidence by becoming Inside Out and letting God transform your inner world.You’ll learn:✨ To get Toxicity Out—lies, fear, anger, pride, and negative self-talk✨ To get God’s Truth In—His promises of who you are in Christ✨ Practical tools to WIN with confidence dailyIf you’re ready to break free from insecurity and step into strong confidence, this message will give you the starting point you’ve been longing for.📌 Subscribe for more messages on living a confident, victorious life in Christ📖 Key Scripture: “Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” – John 8:32NOTES👏Download the Identity in Christ PDF👏Take the 30 Day Identity Challenge

Join us for an inspiring video podcast as Gary shares inspirations from the story of Moses about walking in courageous faith. Get strengthened to go from an Exodus 5 leader to an Exodus 14 leader where your faith does not rest on your circumstances or the opinions of men but on the promises of God!OTHER⁠⁠⁠⁠Pure Encouragement⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠@pureencouragement⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pure Encouragement Blog⁠⁠⁠⁠Take the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠30 Day Identity Challenge⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Join us for an inspiring interview with Cole Godfrey, an absolute warrior for Jesus, leader, and former college athlete, as he shares his story about trusting God through unexpected job loss. God promises perfect peace when we fix our minds on Him and our hearts trust in him (Isaiah 26:3).SHOW NOTESWatch the⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Full Video Interview⁠⁠⁠⁠Get connected to the Men's Journey CommunityGet connected to the Women's Encouragement CommunityOTHER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pure Encouragement⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@pureencouragement⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pure Encouragement Blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Take the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠30 Day Identity Challenge⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Join us for an inspiring interview with Influencers Global Ministries staff member, Mike Malak, as he shares his powerful story of following Jesus with absolute trust in Temperance, Michigan. God truly does extraordinary things with ordinary people whose hearts are fully surrendered to Him. Get encouraged about the power of God when you choose to walk in courageous faith, not fear. SHOW NOTESGet connected to⁠ Influencers Great LakesMore on Influencers Global MinistriesMore on Souly BusinessWatch the⁠⁠ ⁠Full Video Interview⁠⁠⁠OTHER⁠⁠⁠⁠Pure Encouragement⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠@pureencouragement⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pure Encouragement Blog⁠⁠⁠⁠Take the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠30 Day Identity Challenge⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Join us for an inspiring interview with baseball coach Trace Moreno as he shares his powerful story of walking in faith to start BlackGold Baseball in Bakersfield, CA. What started as a small baseball team wanting to compete for Christ has grown to over 135 athletes at multiple levels competing for Jesus and impacting lives for eternity. Discover practical insights for walking in faith and believing God to do the impossible.SHOW NOTESGet connected to BlackGold BaseballWatch the⁠ ⁠Full Video Interview⁠⁠OTHER⁠⁠⁠Pure Encouragement⁠⁠⁠Follow ⁠⁠⁠@pureencouragement⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the ⁠⁠⁠Pure Encouragement Blog⁠⁠⁠Take the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠30 Day Identity Challenge⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Join us for an inspiring interview with professional hockey player Josiah Slavin as he shares his powerful story of living boldly for Jesus in the professional hockey world. From navigating living out his faith among non-Christian teammates to praying at center ice after an NHL game, Josiah opens up about staying true to his beliefs as a follower of Christ. Discover practical insights for living unashamed as a follower of Jesus and competing for Christ. SHOW NOTESFollow Josiah Slavin on InstagramWatch the⁠ Full Video Interview⁠OTHER⁠⁠Pure Encouragement⁠⁠Follow ⁠⁠@pureencouragement⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch on YouTube⁠⁠⁠Read the ⁠⁠Pure Encouragement Blog⁠⁠Take the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠30 Day Identity Challenge⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this interview, Wendi Lawlor shares her inspiring story from rejecting God to becoming a bold ambassador for Christ! She shares her journey from the Air Force, to becoming a college professor, to starting a successful business, to joining Pure Encouragement staff. She rejected God—now she can't stop sharing the Gospel!SHOW NOTES⁠Join a 6 Week Confidence Group with Wendi or GaryWatch the Full Video InterviewOTHER⁠Pure Encouragement⁠Follow ⁠@pureencouragement⁠⁠⁠Watch on YouTube⁠⁠Read the ⁠Pure Encouragement Blog⁠Take the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠30 Day Identity Challenge⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this interview, Dr. Ben Shaw talks about physical and historical evidence for the resurrection of Jesus. He explores topics such as the reliability of the New Testament, the early creeds, the Shroud of Turin, and non-Biblical external sources that support the reality of the resurrection.SHOW NOTESJoin the 6 Week Course on Evidence for the Resurrection with Dr. Ben Shaw Starting September 15, 2025!Watch The Authenticity of the Shroud of Turin with Dr. Gary HabermasFOLLOW DR. BEN SHAWCORE ApologeticsOrder Trustworthy: Thirteen Arguments for Reliability of the New TestamentOrder On the Resurrection by Dr. Gary HabermasOTHERPure EncouragementFollow @pureencouragement⁠Watch on YouTube⁠Read the Pure Encouragement BlogTake the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠30 Day Identity Challenge⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this series, Gary encourages us to OWN our identity in Christ by doing a Deep Dive on key promises of God. In this episode, he focuses on the promise "I am Strong." The Apostle John writes in 1 John 2:14, "I write to young men because you ARE strong, and the Word of God abides in you, and you have overcome the evil one." In Christ, we have the victory. It's time we OWN who God declares us to be!"And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." (John 8:32).PURE ENCOURAGEMENT RESOURCES ON IDENTITY IN CHRIST​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Identity in Christ PDF⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​Take the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠30 Day Identity Challenge⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Deep Dive Questions for Small Groups⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download the Stronghold Buster Worksheet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MORE RESOURCES​Start your Week with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Monday Motivation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​Bi-weekly ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​Need Soul Care?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join a Journey Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​More ⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠ at our Website

In this series, Gary encourages us to OWN our identity in Christ by doing a Deep Dive on key promises of God. In this episode, he focuses on the promise "I am Purposefully Sent." Jesus said in John 20:21 "As the Father sent Me, so I am sending you." Therefore, as followers of Christ, we have a purpose far greater than ourselves. It's time we OWN who God declares us to be!"And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." (John 8:32).PURE ENCOURAGEMENT RESOURCES ON IDENTITY IN CHRIST⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free ​Identity in Christ PDF⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​Take the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠30 Day Identity Challenge⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Deep Dive Questions for Small Groups⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download the Stronghold Buster Worksheet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MORE RESOURCESStart your Week with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Monday Motivation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​Bi-weekly ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​Need Soul Care?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join a Journey Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​More ⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠ at our Website

In this series, Gary encourages us to OWN our identity in Christ by doing a Deep Dive on key promises of God. In this episode, he focuses on the promise "I am Entirely New." As followers of Christ, we are not trying to become new; we ARE new in Christ! The old life is gone; behold the new has come! It's time we OWN who God declares us to be!"And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." (John 8:32).PURE ENCOURAGEMENT RESOURCES ON IDENTITY IN CHRIST⁠⁠⁠⁠Free ​Identity in Christ PDF⁠⁠⁠⁠​Take the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠30 Day Identity Challenge⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Deep Dive Questions for Small Groups⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download the Stronghold Buster Worksheet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MORE RESOURCESStart your Week with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Monday Motivation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​Bi-weekly ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​Need Soul Care?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join a Journey Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​More ⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠ at our Website

In this series, Gary encourages us to OWN our identity in Christ by doing a Deep Dive on key promises of God. In this episode, he focuses on the promise "I am Completely Secure." As followers of Christ our security does not come through our performance and what people think of us, but Christ's performance and who He declares us to be. It's time we OWN who God declares us to be!"And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." (John 8:32).PURE ENCOURAGEMENT RESOURCES ON IDENTITY IN CHRIST⁠⁠⁠Free ​Identity in Christ PDF⁠⁠⁠​Take the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠30 Day Identity Challenge⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Deep Dive Questions for Small Groups⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download the Stronghold Buster Worksheet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MORE RESOURCESStart your Week with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Monday Motivation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​Bi-weekly ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​Need Soul Care?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join a Journey Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​More ⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠ at our Website

In this series, Gary encourages us to OWN our identity in Christ by doing a Deep Dive on key promises of God. In this episode, he focuses on the promise "I am Absolutely Significant." Many of us as followers of Christ are searching for significance in what we do, what we have, and what others think of us. Such a pursuit leads to a roller coaster of anxiety and insecurity. The truth is God determines our significance. It's time we OWN who He declares us to be!"And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." (John 8:32).PURE ENCOURAGEMENT RESOURCES ON IDENTITY IN CHRIST⁠⁠Free ​Identity in Christ PDF⁠⁠​Take the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠30 Day Identity Challenge⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Deep Dive Questions for Small Groups⁠⁠⁠⁠Download the Stronghold Buster Worksheet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MORE RESOURCESStart your Week with ⁠⁠⁠⁠Monday Motivation⁠⁠⁠⁠​Bi-weekly ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​Need Soul Care?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join a Journey Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​More ⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠ at our Website

In this series, Gary encourages us to OWN our identity in Christ by doing a Deep Dive on key promises of God. In this episode, he focuses on the promise "I am Totally Accepted." Many of us as followers of Christ struggle to own the truth that we are forgiven and righteous before the Lord. Because of Jesus, we are welcomed into His presence! Get encouraged today. "And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." (John 8:32).PURE ENCOURAGEMENT RESOURCES ON IDENTITY IN CHRIST⁠Free ​Identity in Christ PDF⁠​Take the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠30 Day Identity Challenge⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Deep Dive Questions for Small Groups⁠⁠Download the Stronghold Buster Worksheet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MORE RESOURCESStart your Week with ⁠⁠⁠Monday Motivation⁠⁠⁠​Bi-weekly ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​Need Soul Care?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join a Journey Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​More ⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠ at our Website

In this series, Gary encourages us to OWN our identity in Christ by doing a Deep Dive on key promises of God. In this episode, he focuses on the promise "I am Deeply Loved." Many of us as followers of Christ know intellectually we are loved by God, but we struggle to own the truth in our hearts because we feel unworthy. Get encouraged today. "And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." (John 8:32).PURE ENCOURAGEMENT RESOURCES ON IDENTITY IN CHRISTFree ​Identity in Christ PDF​Take the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠30 Day Identity Challenge⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Deep Dive Questions for Small GroupsDownload the Stronghold Buster Worksheet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MORE RESOURCESStart your Week with ⁠⁠Monday Motivation⁠⁠​Bi-weekly ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​Need Soul Care?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join a Journey Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​More ⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠ at our Website

In this episode, Gary shares about how to find courage to live for the Lord in the face of fear. Whether God is calling you into the unknown, or to stand firm against peer pressure, this message with strengthen you to be strong and courageous! "God has not given us a Spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind." (2 Timothy 1:7).PURE ENCOURAGEMENT RESOURCES​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download the Stronghold Buster Worksheet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​Take the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠30 Day Identity Challenge⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Start your Week with Monday Motivation​Bi-weekly ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​Need Soul Care?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join a Journey Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​More ⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠ at our Website

In this episode, Gary shares a message on staying encouraged and letting nothing steal your joy! Get strengthened to overcome discouragement. Jesus said, "I tell you these things that My joy may be in you and your joy may be full" (John 15:11).PURE ENCOURAGEMENT RESOURCES​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download the Stronghold Buster Worksheet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​Take the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠30 Day Identity Challenge⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​Bi-weekly ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​Need Soul Care?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join a Journey Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​More ⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠ at our Website

In this episode, Gary shares a message on how to live a confident, victorious life in Christ. Get encouraged with practical tips and Gary's personal story. A confident, victorious life in Christ is possible! Start walking in freedom today! PURE ENCOURAGEMENT RESOURCES ​⁠⁠⁠⁠Download the Stronghold Buster Worksheet⁠⁠⁠⁠ ​Take the⁠⁠⁠⁠30 Day Identity Challenge⁠⁠⁠⁠ ​Bi-weekly ⁠⁠⁠⁠Blog⁠⁠⁠⁠ ​Need Soul Care?⁠⁠⁠⁠Join a Journey Group⁠⁠⁠⁠ ​More ⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠ at our Website

In this episode, Gary encourages us with the most important thing that any of us can do in 2025 to live victoriously. Do you want to live with confidence and strength in 2025? Do you want to bear fruit and glorify the Father? Get encouraged with spiritual truths that will strengthen you in your intimate walk with Jesus and help you WIN 2025.PURE ENCOURAGEMENT RESOURCES​⁠⁠⁠Download the Stronghold Buster Worksheet⁠⁠⁠​Take the⁠⁠⁠30 Day Identity Challenge⁠⁠⁠​Bi-weekly⁠⁠⁠Blog⁠⁠⁠​Need Soul Care?⁠⁠⁠Join a Journey Group⁠⁠⁠​More ⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠ at our Website

In this episode, Gary, Josh, and Brad share discoveries from their journals about what God is teaching them in this season life. Get encouraged with spiritual truths that will strengthen you in your intimate walk with Jesus.PODCAST GUESTS​Josh Sherley - Regional Director at Influencers Global Ministries in Bakersfield, CA and former Fresno State football player and All State wrestler​Brad Newburg - VP at Trinity Safety Company and Influencers Bakersfield Board MemberPURE ENCOURAGEMENT RESOURCES​⁠⁠Download the Stronghold Buster Worksheet⁠⁠​Don't miss our ⁠⁠30 Day Identity Challenge⁠⁠, starting in January!​Bi-weekly ⁠⁠Blog⁠⁠​Need Soul Care? ⁠⁠Join a Journey Group⁠⁠​More ⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠ at our Website

In this episode, Gary takes us back to Episode 32 "How Christmas Radically Strengthens the Competitor for Christ" to encourage every Competitor as to why Christmas matters to their career and confidence. God is faithful to His promises. God is with us. God is irrationally generous. When we experience God's grace, it changes everything! PODCAST RESOURCES ​⁠Identity in Christ PDF PURE ENCOURAGEMENT RESOURCES ​⁠Download the Stronghold Buster Worksheet⁠ ​Don't miss our ⁠30 Day Identity Challenge⁠, starting in January! ​Bi-weekly ⁠Blog⁠ ​Need Soul Care? ⁠Join a Journey Group⁠ ​More ⁠Free Resources⁠ at our Website

In this episode, Gary encourages men and women from Influencers Global Ministries in Bakersfield, CA, to stop clinging to an old identity and start standing in the promises of God. In Christ, we have a new identity, yet many of us as followers of Christ resist receiving who God declares us to be. We know Gods promises intellectually but struggle to truly own it in our hearts. Listen, be encouraged, and start standing in the truth!PODCAST RESOURCES​Watch Video RecordingPURE ENCOURAGEMENT RESOURCES​Download the Stronghold Buster Worksheet​Don't miss our 30 Day Identity Challenge, starting in January!​Bi-weekly Blog​Need Soul Care? Join a Journey Group​More Free Resources at our Website

In this episode, we share the final session of a recent seminar on Living a Confident, Victorious Life in Christ. Many students, young people, and adults are slaves to: The fear of failure The fear of what others think Insecurity Comparison traps Performance anxiety Discouragement Selfish ambition When Jesus saved us, He broke the power of sin in our life and put His Spirit within us. God gives us everything we need to live a godly, victorious life ( 2 Peter 1:3). The same Spirit that raised Christ from the dead dwells in us (1 Corinthians 3:16, 6:19). We are no longer alone and powerless. We are strong and immovable in Christ. God did not give us a Spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7). How do we live a confident, victorious life in Christ? This session focuses on how to win in the soul, the mind, and the strength as followers of Christ. PURE ENCOURAGEMENT RESOURCES ⁠Download the Stronghold Buster Worksheet⁠ Don't miss our ⁠30 Day Identity Challenge⁠, starting in January! Bi-weekly ⁠Blog⁠ Need Soul Care? ⁠Join a Journey Group⁠ More ⁠Free Resources⁠ at our Website Want to host a live seminar or invite Gary to speak? Contact Pure Encouragement

What do you say when someone asks you about your faith in Christ? How do you stand strong against peer pressure? What is an effective strategy to start spiritual conversations and reach your team for Christ? Join us as we discuss these questions and more on how to share the Gospel with confidence in the sports world. This video is the teaching portion of the event. PODCAST RESOURCES Training Session Workbook Training Session Powerpoint PURE ENCOURAGEMENT RESOURCES ⁠Download the Stronghold Buster Worksheet⁠ Don't miss our ⁠30 Day Identity Challenge⁠, starting in January! Bi-weekly ⁠Blog⁠ Need Soul Care? ⁠Join a Journey Group⁠ More ⁠Free Resources⁠ at our Website

In this episode, we discuss how to break free from mental strongholds, negative thoughts, and specifically the lies we believe about who we are. We are not defined by our performance and what others think. We are who God declares us to be! "You shall know the truth and the truth will set you free" (John 8:32) PODCAST NOTES ⁠Download the Stronghold Buster Worksheet⁠⁠ PURE ENCOURAGEMENT RESOURCES Don't miss our ⁠30 Day Identity Challenge⁠, starting in January! Bi-weekly ⁠Blog⁠ Need Soul Care? ⁠Join a Journey Group⁠ More ⁠Free Resources⁠ at our Website

In this episode, Dr. Anthony Randall speaks about becoming a high performance leader of character, practicing excellence, and how to build a high performance, strong character, championship team culture. Dr. Anthony has taught, trained, and coached over 15,000 professionals across the US Army, Special Operations Units, Major League Baseball, NCAA Division 1 sports, Fortune 100 and 500 companies, health care, higher education, law enforcement, and the church. He is an International Coaching Federation Professional Certified Coach (PCC), and proprietor of two ICF Coaching Courses.  Anthony is a West Point graduate, Army Ranger and retired Lieutenant Colonel with six combat tours to Iraq and Afghanistan. He served as an Army Chaplain in Special Operations, LEOs, and the Pittsburgh Pirates. He holds a Doctor of Ministry in Leadership, a Japanese Jiu-Jitsu black belt, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu purple belt. GUEST LINKS Vanguard XXI Website PODCAST NOTES Dr Anthony's new book, Practicing Excellence: Restoring Civility, Faith & Trusted Leadership in the Public Square, launches October 1, 2024. In the book, Dr. Anthony presents a compelling exploration of the challenges facing contemporary society and the need to pursue a life of practicing excellence as trusted leaders of character. You can also join the book launch team. Practice Makes Permanent by Anthony Randall PURE ENCOURAGEMENT RESOURCES ⁠Download the Stronghold Buster Worksheet⁠ Don't miss our ⁠30 Day Identity Challenge⁠, starting in January! Bi-weekly ⁠Blog⁠ Need Soul Care? ⁠Join a Journey Group⁠ More ⁠Free Resources⁠ at our Website

In this episode, we continue our discussion on four simple, yet powerful questions that if answered clearly can mobilize our teams to not only win championships but make an eternal impact. Helpful Tools Building Championship Culture ⁠Free PDF⁠ Learn how Pure Encouragement can help you and your team specifically - ⁠Schedule a Free Call with Gary

In this episode, we start our discussion on four simple, yet powerful questions that if answered clearly can mobilize our teams to not only win championships but make an eternal impact. Helpful Tools Building Championship Culture Free PDF Learn how Pure Encouragement can help you and your team specifically - Schedule a Free Call with Gary

In this episode, we discuss one of the greatest lessons I’ve learned in life. For years as a competitor, I lacked confidence and battled fear, anxiety, and insecurity. I felt hopeless to the struggles. Then, Jesus transformed my life and taught me some invaluable lessons, one of which I share in this episode. Be encouraged a confident, victorious life is possible in Christ!!Click HERE more Confidence and Soul Care resources 




In this episode, Gary is joined by three of his closest friends in life as they share from their journals what God has been showing them recently. The three men alongside Gary on the call are: - Chris Heaton - Pure Encouragement Board Member, former US National Team diver and elite Crossfit athlete. He currently serves as a realtor and mortgage loan officer in CA. - Josh Sherley - Pure Encouragement Board Member, former Fresno State football and All State CA wrestler. He currently serves as Regional Director at Influencers Global Ministries Bakersfield. - Brad Newburg - Influencers Bakersfield Board Member and current VP at Trinity Safety Company. NOTES • Visit www.pureencouragement.org/journey to strengthen your abiding relationship with Christ

In this episode, we discuss 3 Marks of an Extraordinary Team Captain. Our leadership increases when we adopt a "Come with me" attitude, establish clear vision, and encourage others. Click ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠ for the full PDF - 5 Keys of an Extraordinary Captain For more resources to Compete for Christ click ⁠⁠⁠HERE

In this episode, we discuss training spiritually for the upcoming season so that we can live victoriously and be prepared for the battles ahead. How do we train spiritually? We go on offense pursuing intimacy with Jesus Christ and becoming Inside Out. Download Identity in Christ Statements⁠ Join a Confidence Group Join a Journey Group More Free Tools

In this episode, we fight to go on offense and become a critical thinker as Competitors for Christ. The mind is a muscle. We must train it diligently. Order the Mental Side Book Take the 30 Day Identity Challenge Join a Confidence Group

In this episode, I interview Chris Kerr from Liberty University on how to maximize our physical training in the offseason. We discuss how to get faster, stronger, gain weight, and increase conditioning. We also address best practices for pro athletes, college, and youth. In his first year Chris was on staff to see the first two National Championships captured in the Liberty University Club Sports department's history in both Wrestling and the Women's D1 Hockey team. He has continued to coach teams that have gone deep into their respective National Tournaments, some coming away with more National Titles.   Chris holds several certifications: United States Weightlifting Level 1: 2019 Reflexive Performance Reset: 2018 Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist: 2015 Functional Movement Systems: 2013 For more from Chris Kerr: Maximizing the Offseason Virtual Webinar Email at [email protected] Twitter @coachchriskerr Instagram @coachchriskerr YouTube @coachchriskerr For more resources on soul care, confidence, and leadership, visit the Pure Encouragement Website

In this episode, we fight to overcome discouragement, fear, and hesitancy, and attack the offseason with boldness, courage, and faith. Be strong and courageous! Take the risk! "If you want to walk on water, you have to get out of the boat" - John Ortberg

In this episode, we discuss the need to "Be Strong." Our strength increases when we talk to ourselves instead of listen to ourselves, increase our belief, and surrender to Christ. "Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love." (1 Cr. 16:13-14) Click ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠ for a full length training session on Mental Toughness.  For more resources to Compete for Christ click ⁠⁠HERE

In this episode, we discuss the importance of establishing a clear and compelling vision, and a Big Why bigger than ourselves to increase mental toughness. Click ⁠HERE⁠ for a full length training session on Mental Toughness. For more resources to Compete for Christ click ⁠HERE

We are spiritual warriors in a spiritual fight. Get encouraged to be a bold prayer warrior! God does extraordinary things with ordinary people. Join the Prayer Day April 12 ⁠HERE⁠ Get Free Tools for Confidence ⁠HERE

In this episode, we celebrate the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ and how being overwhelmed by love changes us as Competitors. The three areas we focus on are how God's love increases our mental toughness, changes us as teammates, and makes us courageous. Join the Prayer Day April 12 HERE Get Free Tools for Confidence HERE

In this episode, we discuss three enemies to perseverance - buckling, bailing, and blaming. All three can rob us of the blessings God brings when we persevere through trial. Click HERE for a full length training session on Mental Toughness. For more resources to Compete for Christ click HERE

In this episode, we discuss how important perspective is to being mentally tough. God is good. God loves us. God is for us. And God uses ALL things for the good of those who love Him and are called according to His purpose (Rom. 8:28). With strong perspective comes increased mental toughness! Click ⁠HERE⁠ for a full length training session on Mental Toughness. For more resources to Compete for Christ click ⁠HERE⁠

I was recently asked by a professional athlete, "Do you have a strategy for confidence?" The answer is YES! It is simple and easy to put into action. Stop letting fear and insecurity destroy your confidence. Start taking action today. Through Christ, CONFIDENCE IS POSSIBLE! For more resources to build your confidence and compete for Christ, go to www.pureencouragement.org